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South Dakota customer goes to Walmart for regular shopping trip. Little did she know there would be a ‘Code Black’ and a complete store shutdown

Not many customers enter a Walmart store expecting to remain there for hours, but if you live in a state like South Dakota, you may get used to getting stuck in places. In a recent video that got over 4.5 million views, Siouxland-based TikTok creator Taylor (@tayleek) captured a scenario…

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Record high number of contested incumbents in South Dakota's state legislative elections this year

In 2026, 70.5% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in South Dakota will face primary contests, a record high since 2010.

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'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

American farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked to the Iran war, are compounding the effects of a severe drought. This situation is leading to smaller harvests and financial strain for many agricultural producers across the Plains states.

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One of world’s largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota

South Dakota has become an energy hub with a new thermal energy storage project

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Kristi Noem released 19 prisoners without customary review. Twelve have been charged with new crimes

Three pled guilty to new charges: drug possession, misdemeanor domestic violence, and driving under the influence

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What construction workers discovered beneath a South Dakota housing site became one of North America’s richest mammoth fossil localities

In 1974, construction workers in Hot Springs, South Dakota, unearthed a significant Ice Age fossil site. The discovery revealed numerous mammoth fossils trapped in a natural pit, offering a unique glimpse into prehistoric life and the dangers faced by these ancient creatures. This find remains a crucial window into Ice…

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After Standing Rock, could a canceled mine project offer a roadmap for opponents of a new oil pipeline in South Dakota?

Nine groups in the Sioux Nation say an exploratory graphite drilling project endangered a recognized ceremonial site

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4 big water projects underway in South Dakota

A major water expansion project is underway along the Missouri River to provide fresh water to hundreds of thousands of people in South Dakota

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Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government, bidding to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills

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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'

A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.

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Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report

Former Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing shows

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability?

Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem is getting her own statue — following months of scandals and ouster

The life-size bronze statue in South Dakota will be unveiled in June

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Banned Trans Healthcare; Audio Now Allegedly Shows Her Husband Telling His Dominatrix 'I Want to Be a Woman So Bad'

Bryon Noem, husband of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is embroiled in a scandal after his alleged confessions to a dominatrix about wanting to transition to a woman.

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Kristi Noem’s husband offers cryptic three-word answer to report that he talked about leaving wife and becoming a woman

Exclusive: The 56-year-old husband of the former Secretary of Homeland Security responds to a report about his online relationship with an online dominatrix since 2016

The Independent UK

Reversing downtown decline in Centerville, South Dakota

A South Dakota town of about 900 people located 40 miles southwest of Sioux Falls has become known as a statewide leader in downtown redevelopment

International Business Times UK

What Did Bryon Noem Say In Response To The Cross-Dressing Photo Allegations?

Bryon Noem has issued a cryptic text response to the New York Times regarding allegations of a secret online life. The claims suggest the South Dakota executive used the name 'Jason Jackson' to engage with a bimbofication community.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem's Husband Finally Breaks Silence With Abrupt Message After Cross-Dressing Photo Scandal

Bryon Noem, husband of Kristi Noem, responds to scandal involving alleged cross-dressing images, raising questions about political vulnerability and family image.

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Bryon Noem Controversy: Neighbours and Donald Trump React to Alleged Photos of Former DHS Secretary's Husband

President Donald Trump and South Dakota neighbours have reacted to shocking allegations involving Bryon Noem. The 'Daily Mail' report claims the former First Gentleman led a secret 'bimbofication' fetish life.

International Business Times

Winter Storm Warnings Hit Upper Midwest for 6-12 Inches Snow, 40 mph Winds: 'Dangerous Travel' Ahead of Easter

Winter refused to loosen its grip Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued fresh storm warnings for parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan, forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph from Wednesday through Friday, creating hazardous travel conditions just as spring officially…

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Bryon Noem: Kristi Noem's Cross-Dressing Husband Involved in Bimbofication

Former South Dakota First Gentleman Bryon Noem faces controversy over cross-dressing photos, raising political and security concerns.

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Best States for Trusts: How to Choose One That's 'Trust-Worthy'

To minimize taxes, protect assets and give you and your beneficiaries greater control, eight states stand above the rest when it comes to trust laws.

The Independent UK

Texas man accused of killing his girlfriend and dumping her remains in another state

Molly Richards was last seen in November 2025. Investigators believe she has been murdered, although her body has not been found

The Independent UK

Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, SD, population 400

A tiny South Dakota town has sparked a comeback by treating housing as the key to its survival

Roll Call

Appropriators meet as deadline set for Homeland Security deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune set a deadline of next week for resolving the Homeland Security Department funding standoff, as Senate appropriators of both parties held a face-to-face meeting Thursday with White House “border czar” Tom Homan. Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said the meeting — the first of its…

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